| Name | Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as American sycamore, American plane tree, buttonball, buttonwood, and water beech. |
| Sources | Grows in eastern half of United States. |
| Appearance | Interlocked, irregular grain with a fine, even texture. Reddish brown heartwood and lighter colored sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Fairly light in weight, moderately hard, stiff, and strong, tough and shock resistant. Poor decay resistance and steam bending. |
| Working Props | Can be difficult to work due to interlocked fibers. Splits fairly easily. Turns easily and finishes smoothly. Does not impart odor or flavor. Glues, screws, nails, and finishes satisfactorily. |
| Uses | Favored for butcher blocks. Also used for interior furniture (quarter-sawn lumber mainly), boxes (primarily food containers), crates, slack cooperage, flooring, pallets, handles, and veneer. |
